Question

Write an equation that models the bee population (b), (w) weeks after it is first measured. You'll use the variable b for the bee population and the variable w for the weeks after it is first measured.

Answer 1

Answer:

b = 2000w + 500

Step-by-step explanation:

Here, we want to write a linear equation

The general form is ;

y = mx + c

where m is the slope and c is the y-intercept

the value of c is 500

To get the slope, we use any two points on the line and apply the slope formula

This will be;

(2,2000) and (3,4000)

m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

m = (4000-2000)/3-2 = 2000/1 = 2000

So the equation is;

b = 2000w + 500

Answer 2

Answer:

Is the bee population growing by the same factor each week? Explain how you know.  

Step-by-step explanation: